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Tuesday, January 08, 2013  Three men who pleaded guilty to running a Columbia gambling ring connected to a double murder suspect in October were sentenced on gambling charges Tuesday, according to U.S. Attorney Bill Nettles.

Friday, November 16, 2012  Columbia police showing off a new way to track crime in the Midlands Friday.

Friday, December 02, 2011  Congress, White House at odds over defense bill and policy on terror suspects

Wednesday, May 25, 2011  White House threatens veto over parts of House defense bill that limit president's authority

Thursday, May 12, 2011  House panel OKs defense bill, votes to delay law allowing gays to serve openly